Restraint System with Dual Release Mechanisms

a technology of release mechanism and restraint, which is applied in the direction of safety belts, cleaning equipment, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of complex task and inability of the occupant to release himself or hersel

Active Publication Date: 2013-03-14
COBHAM MISSION SYST DAVENPORT LSS INC
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[0009]The disclosed restraint system presents several important advantages over prior systems. One possible advantage i...

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This task is complicated by the fact that the webbing may be secured to the back of the occupant via a harness.
The occupant may also...

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[0023]The present invention relates to a restraint system for a vehicle. A crewmember or occupant is interconnected to the restraint system by way of a strap. The strap has two separate and independently operable release mechanisms. The strap permits the occupant to be either manually or automatically released from the associated restraint. The restraint can be mounted within any of a variety of land, sea, air, or space based vehicles. In one non-limiting embodiment, the first release mechanism is automatically activated in response to a triggering event and the second release mechanism is manually activated by the occupant pulling on a lanyard.

[0024]With reference to FIG. 1, the system 20 of the present disclosure is illustrated. System 20 comprises a strap 22 with first and second ends (24 and 26). Strap 22 can take the form of a length of webbing. In one non-limiting example, the webbing is formed from nylon and is approximately 12 inches long. However, other lengths and material...

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Disclosed is a restraint system for a vehicle. A crewmember or occupant is interconnected to the restraint system by way of a strap. The strap has two separate and independently operable release mechanisms. The strap permits the occupant to be either manually or automatically released from the associated restraint. The restraint can be mounted within any of a variety of land, sea, air, or space based vehicles. In one non-limiting embodiment, the first release mechanism is automatically activated in response to a triggering event and the second release mechanism is manually activated by the occupant pulling on a lanyard.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to and is a continuation of Application Ser. No. 61 / 505,817 entitled “Crewmember Strap with Dual Release Mechanisms” filed on Jul. 8, 2011. The contents of this co-pending application are fully incorporated herein for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a restraint system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a restraint system having two independent release mechanisms[0004]2. Description of the Background Art[0005]Restraint systems are known in the art. Restraint systems, such as conventional seat belts, include a length of webbing that secure an occupant within a vehicle. Other restraint systems include a occupant worn vest or harness that releasably attaches to the webbing. The length of webbing, in turn, can be secured to either a fixed anchor point within the vehicle or to an inertial reel. Such restraint systems can be ...

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IPC IPC(8): A62B35/00B64D25/06
CPCB60R22/02B64D25/06A62B35/00
Inventor FLEMING, JOHN
Owner COBHAM MISSION SYST DAVENPORT LSS INC
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